Honor Mission
Thomas J. Semago
United States Navy
Vietnam War Era Veteran
Multi-City, NY - 05/08/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 4, Region 5
About the Mission:
The family of Thomas J. Semago has requested Patriot Guard Rider participation in his military honors funeral services. Thomas, 76, entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's.
Born in McKeesport, PA, Tom was a graduate of Serra Catholic High School and Immaculate Conception Seminary. He began work on his master's degree at the College of St. Rose, but his studies were interrupted to complete his military service in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War Era. He was activated from the US Navy Reserve on 14 December 1971 to complete an accelerated Machinist Mate training class, and was returned to reserve status on 26 May 1972. His reserve obligation terminated on 3 November 1977. He earned the rank of Seaman Apprentice (E-2) and a rating of Machinist Mate Fireman Apprentice.
Tom was a seminarian, a teacher, a retail manager, he operated his own business for more than forty years, and most recently, a floor attendant at the Saratoga Casino.
A full obituary is available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
05/08/2025 at 08:15am
Staging Location:
All Saints Catholic Church
16 Homestead St.
Albany, NY 12203
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Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Ray Sestak
518-669-3358
Special Information:
Staging at the church with a flag line for the arrival of the funeral cortege. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 09:00 am, followed by dignified transfer and escort to St. Agnes Cemetery, Cemetery Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 for interment with military honors.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Ray Sestak
rs 05/05
